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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 January 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
The variation between forces is stark. The proportion of cases where a suspect is brought to justice has fallen from 25% a decade ago to 11% in 2024. Some forces achieved 20%, others just 7%. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, investment in investigative training has helped to push that figure above 30%. That contrast should make us pause.
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